US Bridges

Rt 2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Cow Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 1 Mile East of Al 14?? · Structure no. 018856

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rt 2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Cow Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRt 2/BENEVOLA Rd.
CrossesCow Creek
Location1 Mile East of Al 14??
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.10988, -88.11176
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2003)
Projected traffic820 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Cow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Cow Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt 2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Cow Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.